Fingers of Mercy
Signing With Compassion, Connecting With Love
Fingers of Mercy is a sign langauge tutoring initiative in Uganda, started in 2024 by Fr. Martin Mary Oyo with the support of the Uganda Catholic Deaf Community and the Catholic Church. It started at Holy Trinity Kamwokya Catholic Parish, and hopes to continue with its programs consistently. The initiatives primary aim is to cater for the education, interests and needs of the Deaf in Uganda and beyond. Currently with an enrolment of over 40 individuals, the initiative hopes to reach out to many more others. We teach all deaf and hearing persons regardless of religious affiliation. The initiative also runs a sign language programme always and with special focus during holidays.
To appreciate the uniqueness of every learner and encourage them to develop and share skills together.
Mission
To mold self reliant Deaf learners regardless of their disabilities
Vision
Signing With Compassion, Connecting With Love
Motto
Fees & study duration
Adults - UGX 210,000 for 3.5 months
Children - UGX 110,000 entire holiday
This is the registration fee for admittance to the the end of the programme
Enrollment
Adults
11/Jan till 30/April
15/May till 30/Aug
15/Sept till 30/Dec
Children
Every holiday
Starting with the first Friday of every holiday until the end of the holiday. Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Certification
Upon passing an internal Sign Language exam at the end of the 3½ months for adults and 3 Holidays for children, those who wish to acquire a Certificate will be required to pay a separate UGX 120,000/- towards the end of the short course.
NB: All University students fall under the category of the Adults
Benefits of learning sign language
Personal Development
1. Improved communication skills: Mastering sign language enhances communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, fostering stronger relationships.
2. Enhanced empathy: Understanding the deaf community's experiences and challenges promotes empathy and inclusivity.
3. Confidence booster: Learning a new skill builds confidence and self-esteem.
Career Opportunities
1. Job prospects: Sign language certification is valuable in various professions, such as:
- - Teaching (special education)
- - Healthcare (interpreting, nursing)
- - Social work
- - Customer service
- - Interpreting (court, medical, educational)
2. Career advancement: Demonstrating sign language proficiency can lead to promotions or new job opportunities.
3. Diverse industry applications: Sign language skills are sought after in industries like:
- - Education
- - Healthcare
- - Government
- - Non-profit
- - Entertainment
Educational Benefits
1. Access to deaf education: Understanding sign language enables teaching or working with deaf students.
2. Research opportunities: Sign language certification opens doors for research in deaf studies, linguistics, or education.
3. Cultural enrichment: Learning sign language provides insight into Deaf culture and community.
Community Involvement
1. Volunteer opportunities: Sign language certification enables participation in deaf-related volunteer work.
2. Community engagement: Connecting with the deaf community through sign language promotes social responsibility.
3. Advocacy: Understanding deaf issues and perspectives empowers individuals to advocate for inclusivity.
Financial Benefits
1. Higher salary potential: Sign language certification can lead to higher salaries in certain professions.
2. Freelance opportunities: Certified interpreters or teachers can offer services independently.
3. Grants and scholarships: Some organizations offer financial assistance for sign language training.
We are located at Holy Trinity Kamwokya Catholic Parish For more information and queries. Reach out to us on 0774057842 fingersofmercy24@gmail.com